Elie Ngoyi
| No. 97 Montreal Alouettes | |
| Date of birth | September 25, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Congo |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DE |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Canada university | Bishop's |
| CFL draft | 2013 / Round: 6 / Pick: 51 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2013–2016 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2017–present | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Elie Ngoyi (born September 25, 1988) is a Canadian football defensive end for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the sixth round of the 2013 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at Bishop's University.[1]
Early years
Ngoyi was born in the D. R. Congo, Africa and moved to Canada at the age of ten. He first played football in grade 9.[2]
Professional career
Ngoyi was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL with the 51st pick in the 2013 CFL Draft.[3] After playing 53 games with the Eskimos over four seasons, he was released after training camp on June 17, 2017.
References
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 12, 2013). "Edmonton Eskimos camp member Elie Ngoyi combines strength, size and speed". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ^ Wood, John (April 16, 2013). "Interview: Is CFL Prospect Elie Ngoyi Dibwe (DE), Nearing the NFL". hogshaven.com. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ^ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
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